Alabama Governor Kay Ivey To Visit Dekalb County This Friday
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will be at The Little River Canyon Center, on Lookout Mountain,
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports October 21st -24th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for October 21 thru October 24, 2019 Monday October 21st Incidents Criminal Mischief – Occurred at
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Qualifying For Local Office Ended Friday, Here Is A List of Candidates
Facebook TwitterQualifying for office ended November 8th at 5:00 PM. According to David Gulledge ,with the Dekalb County Republican Party,
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18-Wheeler Hits Pickup Truck and Knocks It Into River
Facebook TwitterJACKSON COUNTY, Al. – According to ALEA, on Monday, around 11:45 a.m., an 18-wheeler truck lost control while turning
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Cold Arctic Blast On The Move South and East
Facebook TwitterArctic cold air is on the move today, moving toward the south and east. At 8:30 am EST today,
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Narcotics & Interdiction makes 24 Drug Arrests
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, DCSO
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City of Rainsville Recognizes Plainview Pee Wee Football Teams
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council recognized the Plainview Pee Wee B & C football teams, at their meeting on Monday,
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Jackson County Corrections Deputy Arrested
Facebook TwitterOn Wednesday November 6, 2019, The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its own Corrections Deputies in connection
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Man arrested after calling to report stolen Marijuana
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Friday (November 1, 2019), the DeKalb County 911 line received an unusual call from a
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21 Unbeaten Teams Head into First Round Of AHSAA State Football Playoffs Nov. 8
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – All of the seven the defending state football champions and a total of 21 unbeaten teams advanced
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Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider 2 arrest made
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Numerous stolen items have been recovered near Ider, including antique furniture and live turkeys. Several
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An Armed Robbery Occurred at Skyline Mart in Jackson County
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Friday November 1, 2019, around 3:05 AM, a suspect wearing camouflage
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Collinsville man arrested on Rape Charge
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday (Wednesday, October 30, 2019) a Collinsville man was arrested on a rape charge. On
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Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Finish their season as the 2019 AHSAA 3A Volleyball State Runner-Up
Facebook TwitterAHSAA 49th Elite Eight State Volleyball Championships CLASS 3A FINALS Montgomery Academy 3, Geraldine 9 BIRMINGHAM – The Montgomery
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Drowning at Little River Canyon
Facebook TwitterDrowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve On the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2019, a call was placed
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Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Wins North Super Regional Championship
Facebook TwitterCoach Renee Bearden and the Geraldine Lady Bulldogs won the 2019 AHSAA Class 3A Volleyball North Super Regional Championship
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports Numerous Arrests
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Fort Payne Police Department Activity for October 14 thru October 17, 2019 Monday October 14th
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Search warrants in Fort Payne, Sylvania, and Henagar result in multiple arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last week, the DeKalb County Narcotics and Interdiction team has made numerous drug
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Numerous Schools Move Games To Tonight, Due To Forecast of Rain on Friday
Facebook TwitterAccording tot he ASHAA, this is a current list of football games being played tonight, Thursday, October 24, 2019.
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Dekalb County EMA To Host Cyber Security Training
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb County EMA is hosting Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, who will provide two days of quality training
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports October 11th – 15th
Facebook Twitter Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 11 – 15, 2019 Friday October 11th
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Fort Payne Police Investigates Accident, with Injuries, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Fort Payne Police Chief Randy Bynum: On October 17, at approximately 7:50 pm, officers responded to
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Jonathan Phillips and Dekalb County Technology Center Featured
Facebook TwitterEarlier this year, DeKalb County Career Tech was featured twice in Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) Best Practices National
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Arrest Made in Mt. View Christian Academy Burglary
Facebook TwitterOn October 21, 2018, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a report of a burglary which occurred
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“Shop With A Cop” program to help children in need for Christmas
Facebook TwitterMycah Swift, a teenager from Ider, Al., started “Shop with a Cop” two years ago, in DeKalb County. The
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Plainview High School’s 18th Annual Turkey Trot
Facebook TwitterThe Plainview Lady Bears Basketball Team will host the 18th Annual Turkey Trot 5K, on Thanksgiving Day, November 28,
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Fort Payne Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident
Facebook TwitterAccording to Trooper Curtis Summerville, ALEA Public Information Officer, a DeKalb County man was fatally injuries today in a
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Boating Fatality In Jackson County, Al.
Facebook TwitterScottsboro, Al – According to the ALEA Marine Patrol Division/Northern District – On the evening of Friday, October 18,
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Severe Weather Possible Monday, Across the South
Facebook TwitterWe are entering our Fall, or secondary, severe weather season and Monday will be a prime example of the
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Drought Conditions Continue To Get Worse Across Alabama
Facebook Twitter The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) still has a statewide Fire Alert in effect for all of Alabama. Parts
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports October 7th – 10th
Facebook TwitterPress Release By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 7 thru October 10, 2019 Monday October 7th
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Secondary, Fall, Severe Weather Season Approaching
Facebook TwitterAlthough, severe weather can happen during any time of year, there are two distinct peak times of the year
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Narcotics & Interdiction Team Makes 13 Drug Arrest, Over Last Two Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team has
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 30th – October 6th
Facebook TwitterNews Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for October 4 thru October 6, 2019 Monday September 30th
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Matheny’s Bridge In Fyffe Community To Close For Repairs
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Jackson County Public Works, Matheny’s Bridge on Jackson County Road #43 and Dekalb County Road #56,
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Pedestrian Struck By Train In Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterDate: 10/09/2019 Title: Press Release SUBJECT: Pedestrian struck by Train On October 7 at approximately 11:43 pm a call
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DeKalb County Jury Convicts Fort Payne Man of Assaulting an Officer
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, AL. – District Attorney Mile O’Dell announced the conviction of 26 year-old James Michael Lewis of Fort
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for September 27th – 30th
Facebook TwitterNews Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 27 thru September 29, 2019 Friday September 27th
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NACC will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair”
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College will hold “Mustang Community Resource Fair” on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This FREE fair is
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Rainsville To Honor WWII Veterans On November 11, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met in regular meeting on October 7, 2019. The council approved to accept the street
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Man in Custody after 2-year-old found in roadway
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Collinsville man is in the DeKalb County Detention Center after a 2-year-old child was
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“Plainivew Pantry” Gets $2,000 donation
Facebook TwitterAccording to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview
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Three arrested in Section, AL
Facebook TwitterNew Release from Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday October 3, 2019, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a
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Drought Conditions Worsen Across The Southeast
Facebook TwitterIn the maps below, from the United States Drought Monitor, the extreme dry conditions continue across the Southeastern part
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It’s Time To Qualify For Dekalb County Superintendent & Other County Races
Facebook TwitterQualifying dates for Dekalb County Superintendent, and other local races, have been set by the Democrat and Republican parties.
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Facebook TwitterHeld every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrest In Attempted Burglary Of Local Business
Facebook TwitterOctober 1, 2019 Press Release from Rainsville Police Department On September 29, 2019 the Rainsville Police Department received a
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Fort Payne Man Sentenced to Prison for Robbery and Sexual Assault
Facebook TwitterShane Lee Henegar, 47, of Fort Payne was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for robbery and sexual
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CCA Art Students Win Awards At The Dekalb County Fair
Facebook TwitterSome art students in Mrs. McAbee’s Elementary Art Class, at Cornerstone Christian Academy, entered some of their artwork in
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City of Fort Payne To Pay $214,000 For New Tennis Courts At High School
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met in regular session today and conducted the follow business: Approved a $1,000 appropriation
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October 3, 2019 is “Bring Your Bible To School Day”
Facebook TwitterOctober 3, 2019 is “Bring Your Bible to School Day” across America. “Bring Your Bible to School Day”, was
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Plainview Art Student Winners At Dekalb County VFW Fair
Facebook TwitterArt students from Plainview High School entered some of their art in last week’s 64th Annual Dekalb County VFW
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Man arrested after attack on Elderly Woman
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday night (September 24, 2019), a man was arrested after entering the home of
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Rainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith Invites You To “Coffee With A Cop”
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Chief Kevin Smith reminds everyone it’s time again for Coffee with a cop. This years event will
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 23rd – 26th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for September 23 thru September 26, 2019 Monday September 23rd Incidents Burglary – Occurred at 3019
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Responds to 5 Suicides in last week
Facebook Twitter The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has worked a total of 5 suicides in the last week. Three of
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Offers Game Day for 55 & up
Facebook TwitterFort Payne Parks & Recreation Game Days for Ages 55 and up FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Payne Parks and
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Abnormally Dry to Severe Drought Conditions Grip The Southeast
Facebook TwitterNew data released from the United States Drought Monitor ( https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ ) shows most of the Southeastern United States
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FIRE ALERT ISSUED FOR ALL OF ALABAMA
Facebook TwitterFire Alert Issued for Alabama As of September 25, 2019 The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has upgraded the recent
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 16th – 19th
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 16 thru September 19, 2019 Monday September 16th
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports September 9th – 15th
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Activity for September 9 thru September 12, 2019 Monday September 9th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering
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Road Closure Notice Of Jackson County Road 395 For Repairs
Facebook TwitterThe Jackson County Public Works is advising the public that County Road 395, in the Section/ Dutton communities, will
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting September 17, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met in their regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. In this meeting
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Wanted Fugitive
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (September 20, 2019) at
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Drought Conditions Extend Across A Large Area of The Southeast
Facebook TwitterFrom the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. “With the lack of rainfall & hot temps a majority of
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Fire Danger Advisory Issued for All 67 Alabama Counties
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for September 2nd – 5th, 2019
Facebook TwitterPress Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for September 2 thru September 5, 2019 Monday September 2nd
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Rainsville City Council Meeting…Concerns Over Who Has What Authority
Facebook TwitterIn Monday night’s council workshop, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt informed the city council that going forward only items on the
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Rainsville Police Department places flowers at First Responders Memorial
Facebook TwitterRainsville Police Department placed a black rose and blue rose at the First Responders Memorial in the Rainsville City
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Plainview Pantry To Help Fight Hunger
Facebook TwitterAccording to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview
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Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests 2 In Henagar for Marijuana & Heroin
Facebook TwitterOn Thursday September 13, 2019, at approximately 1:00 am, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, conducted
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Fort Payne Police Incident Reports September 2nd – 4th
Facebook TwitterWednesday September 4th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 6507 Desoto Pkwy NE, a screen door was damaged, valued
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NACC To Host The 2nd Annual Arts Con
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College will host the 2nd Annual Arts Con on October 23, 2019, from 8 am –
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Dekalb County Commission Accepts $1.1 Million Resurfacing Road Bid
Facebook TwitterIn regular meeting, on September 10, 2019, the Dekalb County Commission voted to accept a bid award for Project
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24 Pounds of Meth Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team assisted with the seizure
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A Pedestrian Was Killed Friday, in DeKalb County, on I-59
Facebook TwitterFrom Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop F Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency GADSDEN POST – A
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Rainsville approves to accept $320,066.00 bid to build culverts for the Boozer Bridge Project
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met this week on Thursday, September 5, 2019, instead of on Monday, due to the
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16 year old Arrested for Meth Trafficking
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wednesday, agents with the DeKalb Co.
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Fort Payne Police Department Addresses Rumors About School On Social Media
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Al. September 5, 2019 The following information was published on the Fort Payne Police Departments Official Facebook
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Big Lots Parking Lot Accident Sends One To Hospital
Facebook Twitter09/02/2019, Press Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 30 thru September 1, 2019 Friday August
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Man In Custody For Allegedly Stealing Air Conditioning Units From A Preschool
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody for
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Fischer Residents Address Council About Animal Problem on Baker Drive
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 and did the first reading of Resolution 2019-03.
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Fort Payne Police Reports Several Arrest Over The Weekend
Facebook TwitterActivity for August 26 thru August 29, 2019 Monday August 26th Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 310
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Deputies assist Collinsville PD with Saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night, Deputies and Agents
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Dekalb County Commission Meeting August 27, 2019
Facebook TwitterDekalb Commission Meeting August 27, 2019 Road Department In the meeting Tom Broyles, Superintendent for the road department, gave
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Arrests made regarding Fire at Mike’s Tire, while trying to steal gas
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two suspects are in custody regarding
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Three New Laws Take Effect Sunday, September 1, 2019, For Alabama Drivers
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama drivers about three new laws that will take effect on
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Joey Haymon Named Assistant Career Tech Director
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Board of Education, in their meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, hired Joey Haymon as the
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Fort Payne Police Activity for August 23rd – 25th, 2019
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for August 23 thru August 25, 2019 Friday August 23rd Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 19th – 22nd
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for August 19 thru August 22, 2019 Monday August 19th Incidents 3 Arrests Jerry Wayne Schrader,
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Dekalb County School Buses Changing The View On Safety
Facebook TwitterAccording to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Dekalb County School Buses are now being fitted with new High Definition
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DeKalb County Sheriff Needs Your Help To Identify Gas Thieves
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in helping to identify the two individuals that attempted to steal
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 16th – 21st
Facebook TwitterWednesday August 21st Incidents Fraudulent Use of Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $856.85
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Learn About Identity Thief and Cyber Security At Local Event
Facebook TwitterFirst State Bank is providing a free “Identity Thief and Cyber Security Discussion” on September 9, 2019, at 2:00
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting August 20, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe City of Fort Payne held its regular council meeting, today August 20, 2019. The council approved Resolution 2019-33,
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City of Rainsville Appoints New SRO Officer
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council, in regular meeting tonight, approved to move Sgt. Stephen Malone from within the police department
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Wanted fugitive Billy Blake taken into custody Friday night
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, deputies and agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction
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Cornerstone Christian Academy to hold 5K Run
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville will hold a 5K & Fun Run, on September 21, 2019. You can join
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Town of Geraldine Recognizes Seth Maddox, 2019 PowerPoint Champion
Facebook TwitterThe Town of Geraldine, at its regular meeting on August 12, 2019, recognized Seth Maddox for his recent accomplishment
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Arrest Made After Brief Pursuit Of Winnebago
Facebook TwitterAfter a brief pursuit with a Winnebago on County Road 732 (near Ider), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics
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